The Kot Valley - Cmir

Access to the starting point:
Leave the Gorenjska motorway at the Hrušica exit and follow the road towards Kranjska Gora. Just before the village of Dovje, the road branches off to the left and leads to Mojstrana (Vrata, Kot and Krma). Follow the road in the direction of the village of Radovna and the valleys of Krma and Kot. The relatively steep road then leads us past the TNP signboard, after which the road soon lays down and leads us to a crossroads where a dirt road branches off to the right into the Kot valley (straight ahead to Radovna and Krma). This sometimes slightly worse road is then followed to a parking area, where you will also see mountain signs.

Path description:
From the starting point, continue along the worse road, which after a few minutes leads to a turning point (parking here is not recommended). The path ahead turns slightly left and crosses a torrent. On the other side of the torrent, we climb steeply through the forest for some time. After half an hour's walk, the path starts to climb. There are a few dozen steps of walking on a steep path, where we are helped by wedges, which are not strictly necessary in dry conditions. The steepness then eases and the path leads us to a small spring (which dries up in the dry season) at 1340m. Here an unmarked path branches off to the left to Macesnovec, and we continue on the marked path that crosses the torrent. There is a short steep section where we are helped by a rope ladder (not difficult). The path then crosses the lane of dwarf pines and climbs higher up on rockier slopes, where we see the Thick Stone (a large boulder visible at the top of the slope). We climb up to the Thick Stone on a rough path surrounded by the dwarf pines path (not difficult). Next, the path climbs up along a small scree slope and turns slightly higher to the right, where it leads to a crossroads. Continue left in the direction of Stanič's home and Rjavina (to the right of Vrbanove Špice, a very difficult path). The steepness then eases and there are a few minutes of easy walking to the next crossroads. Continue on the right path towards Stanič's home, passing the Pekel sinkhole, which can be seen on the right below us (the path to the left leads to Rjavina on the climbing route). Continue climbing steeply up to Stanič's home, which offers a beautiful view of Triglav.
From the hut, continue right in the direction of Begunjski vrh, Visoka Vrbanova špica and Cmira. After a few minutes of further walking, the rather gently sloping path leads us to Begunjski Preval, where the path to Vrbanove Špice branches off to the right. Continue straight on the path, which son splits into two parts. Continue straight ahead (left Begunjski vrh) on the path which crosses the north-eastern slopes of Begunjski vrh (possible snowfields in early summer) and leads to a small saddle behind the summit. Here we have a fine view of the Vrata valley and the surrounding mountains.
The path then turns right and crosses a well-protected smooth rock slab. The path then climbs steeply and leads to a very scenic ridge, which you follow north-eastwards. The pleasant scenic route is then stopped by a steep rock step, after which we descend vertically (10m) on a well protected path. The path, which is then slightly easier, descends for some time and then starts to climb towards Rjavčev head. After a few minutes' ascent, we reach the summit, from which the path starts to descend on a steep grassy slope (danger of slipping). The path continues on a moderate ascent to a narrow and exposed ridge, from which it descends into the stubble below the main peak Cmira. On the other side, the trail turns slightly to the left and starts to climb steeply up the top slope of the mountain. After about 15 minutes of steep climbing, you reach the top of Cmira, which offers a very nice view. Kot - Staničev dom 4:00, Staničev dom - Cmir 2:00.

On the way: Dom Valentina Staniča (2332m), Rjavčeve glave (2365m)

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